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Overcoming Extremism

In August 2017, the events in Charlottesville shook the nation. Over a year later, we are still examining what happened and why, and — most importantly — how to prevent it from happening again.

In the immediate aftermath of the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville in 2017, ADL and the U.S. Conference of Mayors launched The Mayors’ Compact to Combat Hate, Extremism and Bigotry in order to promote the fundamental principles of justice and equality that define America.

Today, ADL and its diverse set of partners are expanding on the commitment of The Mayors’ Compact by bringing together community leaders and organizations to overcome extremism by advancing community respect and healing.

Nationally, there has been a dramatic rise in extremism, intolerance and political violence.

Community-based problem solving is a key mechanism for fighting hate across the country.

Bringing together mayors, prosecutors, law enforcement, faith leaders, school officials, legislators, nonprofit leaders and the business sector.

Increasing our national resilience against challenges like those presented in Charlottesville.

THIS INITIATIVE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Communities Overcoming Extremism: The After Charlottesville Project is supported in part by financial contributions from ADL, Charles Koch Institute, Fetzer Institute, Ford Foundation, Lionel and Eileen Aptman and the Soros Fund Charitable Foundation.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Fall Summit, November 28-30, 2018

Summit: The Public Sector's RoleWashington University, St. Louis
Address today's extremism, intolerance and violence through law, public policy, social services and civic engagement.

Spring, 2019

Summit: The Private Sector's RoleSan Francisco Bay Area
Engage in conversations to develop solutions for dangerous new trends that enable hate online, through service apps, and in corporate environments.

Summer, 2019

Policy Report
Final report that shares insights, opportunities, conclusions and research questions to combat extremism and promote hope.

Yearlong

Launch in Winter, 2018 Podcast Channel
Leaders across the country, in government, businesses, the academy and the activist community, share how to counter extremism, intolerance, and political violence in America while promoting reconciliation.